Team science is a collaborative, often interdisciplinary, approach to scientific research where people from different fields and sectors work together to address a complex scientific challenge. Team science utilizes the diverse strengths and expertise of diverse team members to achieve scientific breakthroughs and impact that are often not possible individually.
Although traditional single-investigator driven approaches are ideal for many scientific endeavors, coordinated teams of investigators with diverse skills and knowledge are especially suited to tackle complex clinical and community health research.